evil laughter
Menacing gleeful sound
Evil laughter is the exaggerated, menacing laugh associated with villains—a theatrical cackle signaling malicious intent or triumph over an adversary.
It appears in melodramas, cartoons, and horror films as a stock device: The mad scientist let out a burst of evil laughter as his creation came to life.
The phrase often describes someone relishing another's misfortune or their own wicked plans.
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
- schadenfreudeDelight in others' misfortune
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
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